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This month Dr. Marita Schauch discusses a subject that many women (or rather most women) obsess over: hormonal imbalance. How many of us feel the effects of so much happening in our systems and wish there was a way we could conquer all the emotions, water retention, headaches, cramps and general aches and pains we feel within our cycles? Read on for Dr. Marita’s fabulous wisdom and great advice:How many women have you spoken to lately who feel f…

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Ever notice feeling tired right after a big meal? Do you love home-cooked chili but hate the impending gas? Gas and lethargy after eating are both symptoms. They do not have to be your normal.If you can answer the following question, you have the know how to prevent annoying digestive symptoms. Question: Where does digestion occur?A) your plateB) your brainC) your mouthD) your stomachE) your small intestineTrick question!Answer: F) all of the ab…

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Ross & Rachel, Bert & Ernie, Brad & Ange; let’s face it, some things are just better together. The same holds true for our food and by combining certain foods together we can create a power-couple stronger than even the best Hollywood PR agency! How does this work exactly? Well think of it like a lock and key mechanism, certain foods help to unlock each other’s full nutrient potential making them more nutritious (and in many cases mor…

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It’s often believed that eating healthy has to cost a lot of money. In my naturopathic practice, I am always trying to bring healthy food to the table and teach people cost effective ways of making this happen. Here are a few healthy tips that can help you stretch your dollar while still maintaining healthy food choices. 1. Buy Bulk items. I cannot stress how much you can save by starting to buy unpackaged food. When food items a…

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Have you heard of the Microbiome? The microwhat? The “Human Microbiome” is a system of living cells that live on your skin and in your mouth, nose, throat, lungs, gut, and urogenital tract. There are 100 trillion microbes living in your body with majority inhabiting the digestive tract. The digestive system is responsible for more than digestion, it houses 70% of our immune system, as well as producing serotonin, a mood stabilizing hormone…

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